Item Description This is an exquisite Arita ware vase by 中尾龍純 Nakao Ryujun from the renowned Chusen Kiln (中仙窯). The piece showcases the traditional seigaiha (blue ocean wave) pattern, meticulously hand-painted in underglaze blue across the entire bulbous body. The vase features a distinctive gourd-shaped silhouette with a spherical lower body and an elegantly tapered neck. The seigaiha pattern, consisting of overlapping wave motifs, covers the surface in a mesmerizing repetitive design that symbolizes eternal peace and good fortune. This pattern requires exceptional skill and patience to execute uniformly across the curved surface, demonstrating the artist's mastery of traditional Arita techniques. The cobalt blue decoration is applied with remarkable precision, creating subtle gradations that add depth and movement to the wave pattern. The piece is finished with parallel blue bands encircling the foot, providing a grounding element to the composition. The pure white porcelain body characteristic of Arita ware serves as a luminous canvas for the intricate blue decoration. This vase comes with its original wooden box (tomobako) signed by the artist, and an additional outer wooden storage box, confirming its authenticity and proper provenance. Size Height: 17 cm Width: 17 cm Depth: 17 cm Condition The vase is in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. The glazing is intact and lustrous throughout. Artist Profile Nakao Ryujun is a skilled ceramic artist working at Chusen Kiln (中仙窯), one of Arita's distinguished pottery studios. Chusen Kiln has earned recognition for producing fine porcelain works that honor Arita's 400-year tradition while embracing contemporary aesthetics. The kiln is particularly known for works by the Nakao family, including Nakao Kyojun, a master who studied under Living National Treasure Inoue Manji, and his son Nakao Jun, both of whom have received numerous awards at prestigious craft exhibitions including the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. The family specializes in hakuji (white porcelain) and seiha-kuji (blue-white porcelain) works, often featuring intricate carved and inlaid techniques. While specific biographical information about Nakao Ryujun is limited, the artist's connection to Chusen Kiln places this work within a lineage of exceptional Arita craftsmanship, characterized by technical precision and respect for traditional decorative techniques such as the sometsuke (underglaze blue) method displayed in this piece. NOITICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.